In Pavlov's experiments with dog's salivation was the:
Correct answer: D. unconditioned response
- A. Conditioned response
- B. Unconditioned stimulus
- C. Conditioned stimulus
- D. unconditioned response
Explanation
Salivation that occurs naturally when food is presented is an unconditioned response because it does not require learning. Salivation to the bell after pairing would be the conditioned response.
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